- Dec 11, 2010
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Dear all bat manufacturers,
You have the balanced -10 market covered. Saturated.
There is no need for the same company to make the same -10 balanced bat in two different colors with a different name.
Instead of just another Ford vs Chevy style -10, give us one choice in -8 end loaded IN ALL LENGTHS. How many 30, 31 and 32 Rocketech's are out there? Recognize that all hitters are different. Some younger girls WANT a heavier bat. Girls train harder these days, let go of the 80's fastpitch "just make contact" mentality.
Why is this segment of the market ignored? Any fastpitch site you go to has a current post about how some dad/kid is looking for a REAL alternative to Rocketech, (or even Rocketflex).
Yes, this bat market is a niche. But it is a niche that can be easily exploited. How many RT's have been sold since 2004? How many kids are still swinging those relics? Come out with a one or two piece bat in shorter lengths that is a direct replacement for Rockettech with a current USSSA stamp.
I close with a challenge. Have Easton and Louisville thrown in the towel? Can they not compete with an alloy bat? If one of you came out with a short -8 end load bat, (Xeno/Mako), you would have a significant number of orders from players replacing the Rocketech. Demarini, I call you out directly. CF 7 Insane? Not really. Bring us a real alternative and we will be at a Demarini Demo House. WW.
You have the balanced -10 market covered. Saturated.
There is no need for the same company to make the same -10 balanced bat in two different colors with a different name.
Instead of just another Ford vs Chevy style -10, give us one choice in -8 end loaded IN ALL LENGTHS. How many 30, 31 and 32 Rocketech's are out there? Recognize that all hitters are different. Some younger girls WANT a heavier bat. Girls train harder these days, let go of the 80's fastpitch "just make contact" mentality.
Why is this segment of the market ignored? Any fastpitch site you go to has a current post about how some dad/kid is looking for a REAL alternative to Rocketech, (or even Rocketflex).
Yes, this bat market is a niche. But it is a niche that can be easily exploited. How many RT's have been sold since 2004? How many kids are still swinging those relics? Come out with a one or two piece bat in shorter lengths that is a direct replacement for Rockettech with a current USSSA stamp.
I close with a challenge. Have Easton and Louisville thrown in the towel? Can they not compete with an alloy bat? If one of you came out with a short -8 end load bat, (Xeno/Mako), you would have a significant number of orders from players replacing the Rocketech. Demarini, I call you out directly. CF 7 Insane? Not really. Bring us a real alternative and we will be at a Demarini Demo House. WW.
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